militaristically

In aggressive fashion

In a manner that emphasizes military power, aggression, or the dominance of armed forces in policy and culture.

The adverb describes actions or attitudes that prioritize military solutions or display aggressive martial spirit: The government responded militaristically to the border dispute.

Often carries critical connotations, suggesting excessive or inappropriate reliance on force.

aggressive

assault

Violent offensive act

domination · combat · warfare · belligerence · hostility · onslaught · incursion · annexation · occupation · subjugation

strategic

tactics

Methods to achieve goals

siege · logistics · campaign · operation · intelligence · reconnaissance · deployment · ambush · guerrilla · fortification

disciplined

regimented

Strictly controlled and organized

strict · drilled · uniformity · precision · hierarchy · duty · synchronized · compliance · subordination · rank

authoritarian

totalitarian

Dictatorial, all-controlling regime

autocracy · suppression · coercion · oppression · junta · regime · censorship · propaganda · indoctrination · conscription

Opposites
method of conflict resolution/approach to relations

militaristicallydiplomatically

With political finesse

pacifistically · peacefully · nonviolently · peaceably · cooperatively

disposition toward peace vs. war

militaristicallypacifistically

In an antiwar manner

peacefully · dovishly · nonviolently · passively · submissively

Family

military, militaristic, militarily, militarism, militarist, militarists, militarize, militarized, militarizing

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